IBM BladeCenter T Series User manual

BladeCenter T Management Module
Installation Guide
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BladeCenter T Management Module
Installation Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information
in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 31
and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 53.
First Edition (May 2004)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by
GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . .4
Overview of the management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 2. Installing and removing a management module . . . . . .7
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
System reliability considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparing for management-module redundancy . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing a management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Removing a management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cabling the KVM and LAN modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 3. Management, KVM, and LAN module LEDs and external
ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Management module controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . .21
KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) module indicators and input/output
connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
LAN-module indicators and input/output connectors . . . . . . . .25
Chapter 4. Configuring the management module . . . . . . . . .27
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . .29
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . .30
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 31
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . .56
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . .57
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . .57
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . .57
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . .57
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety
Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
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Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette
produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical
current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached
to this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table
when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or
an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your
system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the
same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains
lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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